79762 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79762 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79762 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79762 is 3.5%.
| Population | 39,649 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.47% |
| Population Density | 1,708 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,932 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,281 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $68,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.37% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 63.30% |
79762 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,177 | 54.37% |
| Black | 2,703 | 5.04% |
| Hispanic | 20,828 | 38.82% |
| Asian | 629 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 322 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79762 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,759 | 24.01% |
| Black | 758 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 7,419 | 64.56% |
| Asian | 472 | 4.11% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 50 | 0.44% |
79762 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,163 | 9.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,894 | 17.69% |
| High School Diploma | 5,606 | 25.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 444 | 2.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,217 | 5.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,121 | 23.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,942 | 8.82% |
| Masters Degree | 1,109 | 5.04% |
| Professional Degree | 359 | 1.63% |
| Doctorate Degree | 155 | 0.7% |